• The pump starts working and steam is
generated automatically.
If the handle (1) is released:
• Steam generation will stop.
• The "activeControl Advanced" indicator lamp
(3) will flash
• The iron shuts off automatically. If the handle is
gripped again, the iron turns on.
If the iron remains plugged in and is not used
for several minutes:
• After the handle (1) is touched or the steam
activation button (2*) is pushed again, the
green light starts flashing.
• Steam generation will not be possible for
several seconds, until the appropriate working
temperature has been reached.
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Ironing with steam
The steam control is used to adjust the
amount of steam produced when ironing (see
"setting the steam amount" section).
Steam can be generated in two ways :
1. Continuous steam generation :
• Set the steam control to "eco" or "max" position.
• Grip the handle (1).
2. Steam on demand*:
(only on models equipped with steam
activation button).
• Set the steam control to the
cancel continuous steam generation while
gripping the handle (1). On this setting, steam
can only be produced when manually pressing
the steam activation button (2*) under the
handle.
• Press the steam activation button (2*).
Important :
• Steam is only available if the temperature
control (15) is set at the steam symbols
between "••" and "max".
• Adjust the temperature setting and then set
the steam control according to the table below.
Steam will automatically be produced:
Temperature control
(15) setting
••
••• to "max"
Note: Once a steam ironing setting has been
chosen using the temperature control (15), steam
generation may be delayed for several seconds
until the appropriate working temperature has
been reached.
Tip: for better ironing results, iron the last strokes
without steam to dry the garment.
position, to
-
Steam setting
eco
max
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Ironing without steam
This enables the iron to be used for dry
ironing.
• Grip the handle (1) and set the steam control to
the
setting.
• The temperature control (15) adjusts the
temperature of the soleplate (13). Set it to the
corresponding position by lining it up with the
temperature index (14) on the iron.
Select an appropriate temperature for the
type of material being ironed (see "setting the
temperature" section).
• While ironing, do not press the steam activation
button (2*).
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Spray
This can be used to remove stubborn
wrinkles.
• Do not use the spray function with silk as
staining may occur.
• When ironing, press the spray button (7) and
water will spray out of the spray nozzle (10)
onto the garment.
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Shot of steam
This can be used to remove stubborn
wrinkles or to press in a sharp crease or
pleat.
• Set the temperature control (15) to the "•••" or
"max" position.
• Press the shot of steam button (6) on the
handle repeatedly at intervals of 5 seconds.
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